Lead HVAC Design & Drafting Technologist

About the job: 
Kent is looking for a Lead Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design and Drafting Technologist to prepare engineering designs, drawings, building information models, and related technical documentation using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting HVAC engineers, you will lead drafting activities, supervise other drafting technologists, and support the development and maintenance of HVAC CAD standards, best practices, and design automation tools.
 

Skills and Responsibilities:  
Responsibilities:
•    Develop and prepare HVAC engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other technical data.
•    Create building information models that digitally represent the physical and functional aspects of buildings and other engineering projects.
•    Operate CAD and drafting workstations to prepare design sketches, complete documentation packages, and produce drawing sets.
•    Check and verify design drawings for compliance with specifications and design data.
•    Prepare technical reports, tender documents, construction specifications, cost estimates, and material estimates.
•    Lead, supervise, and train HVAC drafting technologists, technicians, and drafters.
•    Lead the development and maintenance of HVAC CAD best practices and support the development and maintenance of mechanical design guidelines.
•    Develop and maintain CAD engineering processes and communicate innovative ideas for new functionality.
•    Manage design automation software projects.
•    Collaborate with internal and external customers and information technology teams globally to maintain and develop CAD design automation software.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
 

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 
Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification: 
•    Experience using various CADD platforms, including AVEVA 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit, with minimal supervision.
•    Completion of one of the following:
o    A one- to two-year college program in drafting.
o    A three- to four-year apprenticeship program.
o    Four to five years of related experience, supplemented by college or industry courses in drafting.
•    Certification in engineering design and drafting technology, or a related field, through a provincial association of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians would be an asset.
•    A minimum of five years of supervised work experience in HVAC design and drafting.
•    A minimum of two years of experience supervising other HVAC drafting technologists.
•    Ability to support related engineering design disciplines, including process, piping, civil, mechanical, and electrical, as required.

Communication:
•    Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.
•    Ability to communicate technical information and innovative ideas effectively with multidisciplinary teams, internal and external customers, and global information technology teams. 
 

Behavior/Core Competencies:
•    Demonstrated leadership and the ability to supervise, train, and support other technologists, technicians, and drafters.
•    A resourceful approach to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
•    Attention to detail when preparing and verifying designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
•    Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with minimal supervision.
•    Knowledge of applicable product codes and standards would be an asset.
 

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

This is a new position.
 

Compensation — Sarnia, Ontario:
 

Hourly Rate: $40.00/hr 
 

This hourly range applies to candidates based in Sarnia, Ontario, reflects the expected compensation for this role, and may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
 

Details about the role: 
Location:  Calgary, Alberta or Sarnia, Ontario 
Relocation required: N/A 
Travel required: 30% 
Contract type: Casual  
Experience level: 7+ years